January 29, 2026

Red Tape Burden Puts Future of Canadian Agriculture at Risk: CFIB

The future of Canada’s agriculture industry is increasingly at risk as excessive government regulation pushes agri-businesses to the brink, according to new findings from the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CF...

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January 29, 2026

Maps: Abrupt Turn to Drier for Western Canada in January

After a plentiful precipitation in December, the Prairies turned barren in January

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January 28, 2026

Chicago Close: Weak US Dollar Continues to Support

Chicago crop futures moved higher Wednesday as the US dollar remained weak.

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January 28, 2026

Bank of Canada Holds Rates; Warns on Trade, Geopolitical Risks

The Bank of Canada held its key overnight lending rate unchanged at 2.25% on Wednesday, maintaining borrowing costs for the second consecutive time as it warned on “unpredictable U.S. trade policies and geopolitical risks....

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January 28, 2026

APAS Calls for Impact Assessment in Wake of AAFC Cutbacks

The Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan (APAS) is sounding the alarm over Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada’s (AAFC) decision to close seven federal research sites and eliminate roughly 665 positions nationwi...

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January 27, 2026

Grains Council Calls for Action on Innovation-Related EU Trade Barriers

The Canada Grains Council (CGC) is urging the federal government to take a stronger leadership role in addressing emerging trade barriers in the European Union that it says threaten the long-term competitiveness of Canadia...

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January 27, 2026

Canola Council Offers Recommendations on Proposed Clean Fuel Amendments

The Canola Council of Canada (CCC) is recommending ways in which planned amendments to the Clean Fuel Regulations (CFR) can deliver real, measurable benefits to the domestic canola industry

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January 26, 2026

ICE Close: Dollar Strength Undermines Canola

A strengthening Canadian dollar and a mostly weaker Chicago soy complex pressured canola futures to begin the week.

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January 26, 2026

Chicago Close: Improving Weather Weighs

Chicago crop futures fell Monday on improving weather outlooks for South America and parts of the US.

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January 26, 2026

Manitoba Producers to See Lower AgriInsurace Premiums in 2026

Manitoba producers will pay less in crop insurance premiums in 2026, as the federal and provincial governments roll out enhancements to the AgriInsurance program that include lower rates, expanded coverage, and new incenti...

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January 26, 2026

Agricorp Releases 2025 Ontario Corn, Soybean Yield Maps

Provincial crop insurer Agricorp has released its 2025 Ontario corn and soybean yield maps, which show average corn yields and below-average soybean yields after a dry summer that affected growth in many areas.

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January 23, 2026

ICE Close: Canola Rises on Chicago Gains

Gains in the larger US crop markets helped to push canola futures higher on Friday.

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January 23, 2026

Chicago Close: Wheat Futures Lead Way Higher Amid Weather Worries

Wheat futures shot higher Friday, supported by weather concerns and strong export demand. Corn and soybeans finished higher as well.

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